Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category
Songwriter Hall of Fame nominees announced
Written by admin on October 15, 2011 – 7:41 pm -Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, Lou Reed and Dion DiMucci are among the artists who have been nominated for induction into the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Members will have until December 12 to vote for which of the nominees are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Freddie Mercury to receive Asian Founder Award
Written by admin on September 30, 2011 – 7:22 pm -The Asian Awards will pay tribute to Freddie Mercury next month with a Founders Award that recognises his outstanding contribution to music and global impact.
The Awards honour “the very highest levels of achievement from within the Worldwide Asian community” in the fields of business, sport, entertainment, philanthropy and popular arts and culture. Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar and educated in Bombay.
Tags: Asian Awards, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Queen
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for 2012
Written by admin on September 27, 2011 – 6:01 pm - |
The Faces/Small Faces, Donovan, and Guns ‘N Roses are among the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2012. |
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Paul McCartney named the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year
Written by admin on September 14, 2011 – 4:34 pm - |
Paul McCartney will be honoured as the 2012 MusiCares® Person of the Year at its 22nd annual benefit gala on February 10, 2012. He is being recognised for both his creative achievements and his many philanthropic activities. |
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Dion DiMucci to receive NIAF honour
Written by admin on August 3, 2011 – 9:09 am - |
The “National Italian American Foundation” (NIAF) is honouring legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dion DiMucci, at their annual Gala in Washington D.C. NIAF is a non-profit, non-partisan educational foundation that promotes Italian American culture and heritage. |
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